Sept. 5, 2006

NORFOLK, VA--Old Dominion University freshman forward Ambane Emmanuel (Yaounde, Cameroon) has been named Rookie of the Week by the Colonial Athletic Association.

Emmanuel scored two goals in ODU's 4-3 victory over Harvard in the Rhode Island Soccer Classic last weekend. His second goal of the night was the game winner with 1:30 left in the match.

The Monarchs (2-1) travel to unbeaten Elon (4-0) Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. The Phoenix have scored 14 goals in four matches, including wins over Davidson and Charlotte. Freshman Nick Aparicio was named to COLLEGE SOCCER NEWS National Player of the Week squad. Steven Kinney leads Elon with three Goals. Last year, ODU defeated Elon, 4-3 in Norfolk.

The Monarchs are 18th nationally this week by COLLEGE SOCCER NEWS.